IWSCA Standing Committees & Chairs
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Public Relations & Education Committee
The Public Outreach and Education Committee is a Standing Committee of the IWSCA charged with advancing the Irish Water Spaniel through public outreach and education. In consultation with other IWSCA committees as appropriate, and subject to approval by the Board, the committee is responsible for producing, publishing, and distributing to the general public educational materials promoting the Irish Water Spaniel as a hunting dog, performance competitor, service dog, and family companion. It is also responsible for maintaining and increasing the club's social media presence. With assistance as needed from the IWSCA regional representatives, the Public Outreach and Education Committee is responsible for coordinating IWSCA participation at annual AKC Meet the Breed events, and providing promotional materials for regional and local events. |
Chairperson:
Laurie Jacobs IrishWaterSpanielClubAmerica@gmail.com Members: Mary Williams MarterEllen DeVrieze Board Liaison: Melissa Gulley |
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Rescue Committee
Created to meet the needs of purebred IWSs in need. Maintains an active liaison with shelters, identifies IWS at risk, and assumes control of IWS where needed. Works with breeders to assist in breeder recovery of IWS in need. As necessary, arranges for transportation, health checks, temporary housing, and re-home. |
Rescue Chair: 262-725-3467 Northwest Lead: PO Box 1409 Bothell, WA 98041-1409 425-486-9567 West Coast Lead: 530-306-2266 Support: Board Liaison: Bethany Urban |
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Health and Genetics Committee Liaison with OFA, CERF and CHIC. Approves all Club supported health studies. Can conduct, lead, endorse or commission H&G studies for the IWS. Recommends allocation of CHF monies to specific studies. Confidential IWS-health information source for any member. Develops and executes DNA collections and studies. |
Chairperson & OFA
Liaison: Sharon Moreland Pat Morton Susan Sarracino-Diehl Mark Barker, DVM Hannah Loonsk Board Liaison: Jim Rubin |
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Breeders’ Education Committee A forum for exchanging ideas and information about breeding IWS. Establishes, maintains and promulgates IWSCA’s “Best Practices” for breeding IWS. Recommends criteria for determining and maintaining the IWSCA Breeders’ List. Approves all mechanisms for publishing / advertising IWSCA Recommended Breeders. Responsible for breeders education and mentoring, breeding publicity and associated literature etc. Works with Health and Genetics Committee to develop population management strategies |
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Judges' Education Committee Educates and trains Conformation Judges using the current IWS standard and approved teaching material. Plans and executes Judges Education at the National Specialty and at other locations. Keeps Judges Education information updated with the AKC. Produces qualified Presenters and Mentors delivering consistent messages across the country. |
Co-chairpersons: Stacy Duncan Snohomish, WA 425-466-5525 Michelle Cummings 1108 San Antonio Ave. Fullerton, CA 92835 Committee Members: TBD Board Liason: Linda Deckard |
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